30 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

INTERSTATE SOCCER

N.S.W. BEAT QUEENSLAND.

SYDNEY, Saturday.

The interstate soccer match between N.S.W. and Queensland was played to-day, and was won by the home team by 6 goals to nil.

29 June 1912, Independent (Footscray)

The Williamstown and Yarraville British Football Club and Melbourne Thistle Club play a benefit match on July 13th, in aid of Mr. A. Irwin, a Yarraville player who was hurt last season, and who has not been able to work since. The secretary is trying to get the Scotch pipers of the Thistle Club to give selections during the afternoon.

 

Williamstown Chronicle

On Saturday, July 13, Williamstown and Yarraville (British) v. Melbourne Thistle, at Yarraville, in aid of A. Irwin, one of the Yarraville players, who was hurt last season, and who has not been able to work since. The secretary is trying to get the Scotch pipers of the Thistle Club to give selections during the afternoon. The Williamstown Club hold their second an nual dance at the Federal Hall, Footscray, on Thursday next.

28 June 1912, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton)

FOOTBALL.

SYDNEY, June 26.

At the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day the Queensland team of British Association footballers scored the first win of its tour by defeating a team selected from H.M.S. Drake and Garden Ialand players by four goals to two. The display by the Queenslanders was brilliant. If they can reproduce the same form on Saturday next, the interstate match should be worth seeing.

 

BARCALDINE, June 27.

The Rugby Football Union has completed the arrangements for entertaining the Longreach team on Sunday next.

27 June 1912, Clarence and Richmond Examiner

Disgraceful scenes occurred during a football match on Saturday between Bathurst and Perthville. The referee had great difficulty in controlling the players, and one of the Perthville players was ordered off the field and the others left in a body. Fresh serious riots appeared imminent but for the arrival of the police. Several players sustained injuries, and the mob hooted the Bathurst players as they left.

26 June 1912, Warwick Examiner and Times

SOCCER FOOTBALL.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Soccer Football Club was held in No. 4 Barnes'

buildings, last night. Mr. H. W. Cooke presided, and there was a good attendance. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Butcher, Harland, and Cooke, was appointed to go into details, and report to a meeting to be held next Wednesday night. It, was decided to hold a practice on Saturday next, when it if hoped there will be a good roll up of players. 

25 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

LEAGUE CUP. 

AUSTRALS V. RANGERS. 

The Australs and Rangers met on the Esplanade on Saturday last for the second time this season before a fairly large attendance. From kick ofl to finish the game was fast and closely contested. Within two minutes of the start some nice combination by the Austral forwards resulted in a centre from Parsons to Paterson, who banged through in fine style. Rangers then attacked strongly and Renshaw sent in a beautiful low shot right in the corner, which equalised matters. Rangers again rushed the ball down mainly through the agency of Renshaw, whose fine centre was put through by the in side right. Australs then equalised by a shot from Parsons, which the goalkeeper fumbled in clearing, and Paterson rushing in tumbled goalie, ball and himself in together. Shortly after Parsons scored from a fine centre by Hollis, which Rangers replied to by a goal just before the interval, making the score three all. The second half was a repetition of the first, the play being offence and defence in quick succession. Australs' defence began to feel the pace, and Rangers, taking advantage, scored twice in quick succession and spent the remainder of the half trying to keep their lead of two goals, which the Austral forwards were doing their best to wipe out, and after several good attempts they were successful through the efforts of Jones and Parsons, and the game ended with the somewhat prolific score of 5 goals all. The forward play of both teams was good, as was that of Rangers half-line. Australs half line was their great weakness, no attempt being made to feed the forwards. but absence from the game for some time and lack of condition probably accounted for their rather poor display. Australs were superior to Rangers in the back division, their goal keeper (Yeomans) being in fine form, the goals scored against him giving him no chance. Mention must also be made of the play of Woods, Jones. and Paterson. of Australs, and Dunlop, Renshaw, Fisher, and the inside left for Rangers. Mr. Edmondson gave every satisfaction as referee.

24 June 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. NORTH v. SOUTH.

A splendid crowd turned up at York Park on Saturday to witness the first North and South "soccer" match played in Tasmania. The majority of the spectators had up till then never seen the game played, and it was amusing to listen to the remarks of those along the touchlines.
Soccer is played with a round ball by eleven men a side - a goalkeeper, two full-backs, three half-backs, and five forwards. The positions on the field are exactly the same as in hockey, which game it resembles very much, with the difference that the ball in hockey is propelled by means of a stick, whilst in "soccer" the feet and head are used.
Although the game is known as British Association, it is really international, being played in every European country as well as in America and the East. Over 200 clubs are playing the game in New Zealand, and every Saturday about 100 clubs meet in competition in and around Sydney. Victoria has also teams playing, as have South Australia and West Australia.
To Mr. J. B. B. Honeysett, a gentleman well known in rowing circles in Tasmania, belongs the honour of introducing the game in the South, and Messrs. N. and R. Vincent and H. Richardson were mainly responsible for its inception in the North.
No comparison can be made between the Australian game and British Association. They are totally different, each having good points, as well as weak ones. The former is the more strenuous of the two, the latter making up, perhaps, what it lacks in that respect by being more scientific. In the Olympic Games programme this year "soccer" is the only class of football catered for, the Rugby code having been dropped. This in itself proves the international character of the round ball game. It is the popular winter pastime in England and Scotland, and the contest between these two countries this year at Glasgow drew a crowd of 127,000 spectators. The record "gate" is in the neighbourhood of 200,000.
North were unfortunate in losing the services of their left back (Ziebiele), who was out of town; Powell took his place. South also had a change, Fry taking the place of Kirby on the half-back line. The teams as altered were: 'North. - Goal, Tisshaw; backs, Davis and Reid; half-backs, Rose, Coombes, and Powcell; forward, R. Vincent, Roberts, N. Vincent, Armytage, and Campbell. South. - Goal, Reid; backs, Fletcher and Cracknell; half-backs, Lovett, Perry, Fry; forward, Hudson, Jones, Honeysett, Pratt, Benson. N. Vincent skippered North, and J. H. Honeysett South.
Vincent won the toss, and took ad vantage of the sun. Honeysett kicked off, and South forwards made an invasion of North's territory. Coombes relieved, and forwarded to N. Vincent, Fletcher intercepted, and cleared nicely. North's wing men were rather slow in falling into position when the ball came forward, and chances were missed. The game was fairly fast, and both sides were working hard. Tisshaw was tested, and saved the shot, but a good clearance not being effected, Hudson dashed in, and banged the ball into the net. Armytage had a try for North, but Reid easily saved. Roberts, from whom a lot was expected, was far from holding his reputation, and was not doing justice to the passes he received from the centre. N. Vincent had an excellent chance, but failed. Fletcher was doing excellent work for South, and Perry was very sound. Honeysett was keeping his forwards nicely together, whereas the North forward line repeatedly crowded on their back division, and when the ball was sent well up by the full backs they were missing. N. Vincent was inclined to roam, due no doubt to the weakness of his wings. Honeysett could perhaps have given his right wing a bit more to do. Tisshaw was performing well in goal, and Coombes was the star of the half-back line. Little Rose was game as a pebble, but 13.4 was a bit beyond him. Davis was clearing nicely, and his timing and kicking were good. The combination of the South was superior to that of North. The first half ended in favour of South by one goal to nil.
South were the first to attack, Pratt, Benson, Jones, and Honeysett being conspicuous. Tisshaw saved a shot from Hudson, and Davis sent the leather out of the danger zone. N. Vincent secured, and with the assistance of Roberts and R. Vincent the ball was brought within shooting distance. Reid and Fletcher, however, were safe. Lovett and Fry, although not so brilliant as their centre half, were doing nicely, and through their agency the forwards were enabled to make a nice combination run, ending in Honeysett beating Tisahaw with a hot shot right out of reach. Northwere palpably tired, but stuck to their work like Trojans. Reid was a surprise. N. Vin cent put in some tricky work, and got right into the opposition's goal area. It looked a guinea to a gooseberry on his scoring, but he lifted the ball over the crossbar. South were pressing when the final whistle went, and a splendidly contested game ended in favour of the south. ern men by two goals to nil.
Mr. Alex. M'Millan (Hobart) acted as referee, and gave entire satisfaction.

23 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

FTRST DIVISION.

THISTLE OUTCLASS CLAREMONT GLEBE.

The above teams met on Wellington square and gave a splendid exposition. Thistle were, the better team, but the second half was well advanced before they gained superiority in goals. Hobbs scored for Claremont Glebe and M'Lellan for Thistle in the first half. The second moiety saw the jags prominent in attack. Marriot registered No. 2, and Murray responded for the reds, while M'Lellan gave the Thistle the lead with a fine shot, which proved to be the winning goal. The game ended Thistle, 3 goals. Claremont Glebe, 2 goals.

The best for Glebe were O'Grady, Stephenson (2), Latchford. Hale and Briggs. Thistle was well served by Major, M'Lellan, Marriot, Manson and Edwards.

Appended are the results of other matches:-

Y.M.C.A. 1 goal beat Perth nil.
Claremont 2 goals lost to Fremantle 5 goals.
Australs 3 goals drew with Rangers 3 goals.
City United 3 goals beat Training College 1 goal.
Fremantle Rovers 2 goals drew with Subiaco 2 goals.

SECOND DIVISION.

Y.M.C.A. 2 goals beat Training College No. 1 1 goal.
Claremont 3 goals beat Swans nil.
Fremantle 2 goals beat Ascensions 1 goal.
Rangers 6 goals beat Training Col- lege No. 2 1 goal.

THIRD DIVISION.

Rangers 3 goals beat Magpies nil.
Claremont 3 goals beat St. Andrews nil.
Modern School 4 goals beat High School 2 goals.

22 June 1912, Hobart Mercury

NOTES BY "HALF-BACK."

For the first time in the history of' football in this State, teams representing North and South will, on the same day, battle for supremacy in two distinct codes of football, for which the big game on the top ground is taking place to-day, the leading exponents of the "dribbling" code will be measuring blades at Launceston for the round-ball championship of the State. This match should have a most beneficial effect on the progress of the game in the North, not even only from the players point of view, but by the fact that it will afford many residents of the Northern capital a good opportunity of witnessing a really good exhibition of "soccer." The Northerners are at present somewhat of an unknown quantity, consequently it would be invidious to conjecture as to the result of the match, but if successful in lowering the colours of their opponents, they will accomplish a highly creditable performance. The Southern team, although a good one, can hardly be called representative, not one of the original half-backs chosen being able to make the trip. Almond and Hogben, St. George's clever half-backs, both of whom were certainties for selection, are, unfortunately, at the present time on the sick list.


A compliment to the South Hobart defence has been paid by the selection of both Cracknell and Fletcher for the full-back positions. Since the advent of Fletcher into South's team, Cracknell's play has improved wonderfully, and the good understanding which these backs possess with regard to each other's play, gave them strong claims for selection.


The forward line, with the exception of Hudson, is on the heavy side. Jones and Benson, on the right wing, should prove a most efficient combination.


The selection of "Bobby" Reid [St George] as the last line of defence was practically a sure thing, as a glance at the goal averages of the premiership table will show.

I was much impressed with the dashing display given by Higgins (Y.M.C.A.) against South Hobart last Saturday. This player is not available for to-day's match at Launceston, but it is to be hoped that he will be for the New South Wales trip.


No competition matches will take place this afternoon, on account of the North v. South fixture.


The following is culled from the Sydney "Referee" with reference to the Tasmanian visit: - "The New South Wales Football Association having practically bound itself to give the Novocastrians a game with the Tasmanians, found themselves somewhat in a dilemma when word was received from Hobart to the effect that the Tassies would play but one Saturday in this State. Naturally they will want to play in Sydney, and as the association has no desire to disappoint the Newcastle, branch, a complex situation arose. However, as the Islanders may yet come via Melbourne, it is quite possible two Saturday's may be arranged for in this State, and an inquiry has been forwarded Hobart way to that effect. The result is awaited with interest."


This difficulty has now been overcome, as the T.B.F.A. has decided to play two Saturdays in New South Wales, and, if possible, to travel via Melbourne. Word is expected to be received at any moment from the Victorian Association with reference to the proposed match to be played at Melbourne en route.


The Queenslanders, are due to play their first match in New South Wales to-day against the South Coast Association at Wollongong. The first inter-State match will be played in Sydney on Monday, and all Soccerdom is agog with curiosity regarding the visitors. The last exchange of courtesies happened in Queensland in 1888, when, in the "blue ribbon" matches, honours were even. The match on Prince of Wales's Birthday, therefore, takes on some of the semblance of a "decider."


In an open letter in the Brisbane "Herald" to the selectors of the Queensland team, now playing in New South Wales, "Man in the Street" has the following with reference to the selection of the State's half-backs: - "In picking your halves, I do not think you considered what kind of a team you were likely to play against, neither do I think you can, in this respect, plead ignorance, for most of you, if not all, saw the Powerful play in Brisbane last year, and you could have taken that match for an example of what you have got to expect. Your halves should have been the speediest you could find, even if you had to sacrifice some of the skill, for what use is skill if the player cannot get near the ball? For example, what chance will our left half have against a player like Grogan who, I am told, is five yards faster in every hundred than he was last year, and everyone will know what that means for our left half, who was the slowest man on the field on Saturday?" Tasmanian selectors - Verb. sap.


It is to be hoped that the Tasmanian team will be picked as soon as possible after to-day's North v. South match, so as to enable those selected to get a good opportunity of training and playing together.


In the final match of the season for the handsome London charity shield, Blackburn Rovers (champions of the First League) beat Queen's park Rangers (champions of the, Southern League) by 3 goals to 2. A feature of the game was the brilliant play of "Jock" Simpson at outside right for the Rovers. The Falkirk Club was reimbursed to the extent of £1,800 for transferring Simpson's services to Blackburn earlier in the season, which is a record price for a transfer fee.

21 June 1912, Hobart Mercury

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The first North v. South match played under the above rules in Tasmania will take place at Launceston to-morrow between teams representing the Tasmanian British Football Association and the Northern Tasmanian B.F. Association. The teams will take the field as follows - 

North. - Goal. Tisshaw; full-backs, Read and Ziebiele; half-backs, Rose, Coombes, and Davis: forwards.- R. Vincent, Armitage, N. Vincent, Roberts, and Campbell; emergencies, Powell, Beard, and Harris. 

South. - Goal, R. Reid (St. George); full-backs, Fletcher (South) and Cracknell (South), half-backs, Lovett (Y.M.C.A.), Perry (Y.M C.A.), and Kirby (South), forwards, Jones (St. George), Benson (St. George), Honeysett (South). Hudson (Y.M.C.A.), and Pratt (St. George). 

Mr. A. McMillan will referee the match. Owing to the North v. South match, all games under the control of the T.B.F.A. will be suspendcd to-morrow.

20 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

CITY UNITED CLUB.

The members of the City United Club were entertained at a social evening on Tuesday last by Mr. and Mrs. Joachim and daughter at their residence, King-street, Victoria Park. A magnificent gramaphone (with some fine football records) and several members con tributed to the harmony of the evening. It was the host's birthday, and advantage was taken of the occasion to present him with.a handsome inscribed travelling case as a token of esteem. Mr. V. Alan, a member who has been recently married, was also presented with a silver sugar scuttle. A splendid supper, which was greatly enjoyed. was spread on tables beautifully decorated with flowers and blue and gold streamers, the club's colours.

19 June 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

N.S. WALES V. QUEENSLAND.

Twenty-two years have passed since the first and only Queensland team came to Sydney to play Interstate football under British Association rules. Two matches, were played against New South Wales during that trip, Queensland winning on each occasion, with scores of 3 to 1 and 1 to nil. A return trip to Queensland was, made in 1898 - eight years later. In the two Interstate matches played honours were divided in a remarkable manner, for each State won a game by 3 goals to 2. Queensland, however, has won three out of a total of four matches played, so that New South Wales has much leeway to make up, and even if the two matches arranged for next week are won by the home team there will still be a debit of one.

The Queensland team, which will arrive on Friday next, is, reputed to be thoroughly representative and strong in all departments; and, as a well-balanced side has been chosen to do duty for New South Wales, good games should be witnessed. The visitors will play their first matches of the tour at Wollongong on Saturday next, when they will be opposed by the South Coast eleven which played a metropolitan team in Sydney on June 3. The first interstate match will take place at Wentworth Park Oval on Monday, June 24, and the second at Epping on Saturday, June 29.

In addition to the interstate match a full programme has been drawn up for Monday, June 24. In the morning at 9.30 there will be a match in the Juvenile Competition, which will be followed, at 10.30, by the Gardiner Cup tie, Newtown v .Cessnock. At 1.30 p.m. another Gardiner Cup tie, West Wallsend v Burns' Anniversary Club, will be decided, and later the interstate match will attract the attention of patrons. Players from the northern district will, therefore, be seen at Wentworth Park Oval on the holiday. In addition to the Queensland team, whose only predecessors were here as far back as 1890.

The Gardiner Cup matches to be played on June 24 will complete the first round.

The Rawson Cup fixtures set down for Saturday next are the only ones remaining. In the first round, with the exception of the replay of the unfinished match between Sydney and Newtown. Sydney at present head the list in the competition table, their only reverse being in the match against Glebe, in which they were defeated by 2 goals to 1. On their recent showings Glebe would hardly be able to repeat such a performance. In Newtown they will meet a superior all round team on the day's play.

Newtown's outside left, S. Blake, who has been selected to play against Queensland, showed speed and accuracy in dribbling, and otherwise justified his inclusion in the New South Wales eleven. Three years ago Blake played half-back in the old Western Suburbs team, and, though his propensity for dashing off at top pace with the ball even at that time stamped him as a forward, he was kept on as a half throughout the 1909 season. Since then, however, he has been rightly placed, and has rapidly developed into a leading player.

Milner was also to the fore against Glebe with that steady, cool, yet determined, style

that marks the born footballer. The brilliant player probably attracts us to such an extent at times that we are apt to overlook the one who shines evenly throughout. But it is well to remember that the good light which flickers not is infinitely more useful than that which glows with dazzling brilliancy one moment and sinks into insignificance the next. .

Some resourceful saves wore credited to Mitchell, who is at present displaying form quite equal to any of our goalkeepers. The Newtown custodian is an ardent enthusiast, and a player who is thoroughly conversant with the laws of the game.

Newtown's prospects of overtaking the leaders in the Rawson Cup competition are improving with every match. If they contrive to defeat Balmain on Saturday their chance will be particularly promising, but it is likely to prove rather a severe task.

By defeating Garden Island, Balmain's Association Cup team has placed the naval men somewhat out of the running. The first round of the competition is over, so far as Balmain and West Sydney are concerned. Both have gone through undefeated, the match in which they met ending in a draw, and their goal averages are very much alike, Balmain having scored 21 goals to 3, and West Sydney 25 to 4.

Newman was the most solid worker of the Balmaain forwards against Garden Island, though all were smart. He repeatedly started his partner. Jackson, on the left wing, and drew the defence several times successfully before sending a long pass out to Adams on the opposite wing. Newman has seldom played a more reliable and thoughtful game.

The characteristic hustling by Pryde was actually responsible for the Balmain scores, but to the uniform excellence of the whole side must be attributed their success. The halves and backs made few mistakes. Law's tackling, Ferrier's accurate screw-passes, and Harigan's vigorous kicking were conspicuous features.

Garden Island did not, perhaps, get as many chances at shooting for goal as their opponents. The inside forwards were weak links in the chain of attack, and Andrews was not sufficiently accurate in his centre and corner kicks to make the best use of his opportunities. Burton's saving in goal drew forth applause several times, and Goodchild was strong and clever in , defence but the halves did not control the ball too well.

Balmain's Association Cup team, having a bye in the second round of the Gardiner Cup, will enter the qualifying round with every prospect of success, if present form be maintained.

18 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

DIVISION I. 

CLAREMONT GLEBE V. SUBIACO. 

The Claremont Glebe and Subiaco teams met for the second time this season on Saturday last at Wellington Square east ground. An interesting game resulted, and Mr. Edmundson refereed satisfactorily. Subiaco for the first half kicked into the eastern goal. At the commencement they attacked strongly, but Glebe's defence proved more than equal to the occasion, and the ball was soon transferred into Subiaco's territory. With a long, dropping shot J. Stephenson opened Claremont's account, the ball passing between the goal-keeper's hands and the crossbar. Within five minutes Claremont were awarded a corner. The ball was placed nicely, and Shellabear heading to Murray, the latter had no difficulty in scoring Glebe's second goal. From then on till half-time constituted a series of attacks by Glebe's forwards, but they were unable to break through the defence of Subiaco's back, Doherty. At half-time the scores were - Glebe, 2; Subiaco, 0. After the "breather" things livened up considerably and Subiaco attacked. Shutt and O'Grady, however, "fulls" for Glebe, were doing good work, and at no time had Briggs, in goal, to call upon his reserve. From a kick-off the ball travelled smartly down the wing, J. Stephenson passing to the outside left, who centred. R. Stephenson, neatly trapping the ball, scored the third goal, and ********** in found Shellabear ******** an opening and registered the last goal of the match. Right up till the final whistle Claremonts were attacking, and had it not been for Doherty the score would have been considerably increased. For the winners all combined well, the forwards being fast and neat, Hobbs especially so. The halves worked hard, Letchford at centre half playing a good mid-field game. Claremont's defence, both backs and goal-keeper, was sound, and showed no signs of wavering. For Subiaco Doherty is especially deserving of mention. He had a hard task, and did it well. The goalie also showed that he was no novice at the game. The scores at the close were-Claremont Glebe, 4 goals; Subiaco, nil.

First Juniors. Claremont v. Y.M.C.A.-These teams met for the first time this season on the Royal Show grounds last Saturday. Claremont gave the Y.M.C.A. a lively time for the first quarter of an hour but failed to score. The Young Men then took up the running, but half-time arrived without any score being registered. After this Claremont had all the play, and scored 3 goals. The match terminated in a win for Claremont by 3 goals to nil. The best players for Clare- monts were Donaldson, Jacobs, and Iles, while Mears, Bishop, and Sinclair were the best for Y.M.C.A

Fremantle v. Training College No. 2. Last Saturday on the Polo Ground Fremantle met Training College No. 2 and a good game ensued. At the start Fremantle were only represented by eight men, and for a time College pressed matters, taking the ball close to Fremantle's goal, but their shooting was ineffective and nothing resulted. On the remaining three of Fremantle's team entering the ground the locals became the aggressors, and after a smart piece of combination Holzberger potted their first goal. From thence to half-time the ball travelled backwards and forwards, neither side scoring. Upon changing ends Fremantle rushed their opponents' goal and after several attempts Ashton registered the second goal. Shortly after Stenson had the misfortune to hit the post with a shot, but Holzberger put the ball through from the rebound. Training College then put on a spurt, and with a hard shot tried Freman- tle's goalie, who, however, was quite equal to the occasion, saving nicely. Fremantle eventually won by 3 goals to nil. For the College Morgan, Stewart, and Charlton played best, whilst Holzberger. Pearson, Stenson, and Doonan were conspicuous for Fremantle.

Second Juniors. Claremont v. Magpies. - This match was played on Wellington Square east on Saturday, and after a fast and fairly even game Claremont came out winners by 3 goals to nil. All played well for Magpies, and Claermont was best served by Morris, Hammond, McKenzie, and Marshall. Mr. Stott gave every satisfaction as referee.

ROVERS v. RANGERS. The match between Rovers and Rangers was played on the Polo Ground and resulted in a win for Rovers, 2 goals to 1. The game was very strenuously contested, both teams putting in some good work. Rovers scored shortly before the interval, after missing many chances, Cowley doing the needful. On resuming Rangers pressed hard, but Gribbon was in good form and saved his side time and again and was largely responsible for his team's win. Five minutes from time Rangers scored, and with a minute to go Cowley scored his second goal with a fine shot. Mr. Gill handled the game well. For the winners the defence was in excellent form, Gribborn in goal being the pick, his clearing being clean. The half-backs were good and bad by turns Jeffrey and Gammo being best. The for- wards were hard workers but poor shots, Cowley and Dewar being the exceptions. For the losers Fisher, the two backs, and ceinre-half tried hard to get through, nearly all the shots coming from the halves.

Y.M.C.A. V. CLAREMONT. This game in the first round of the chal- lenge cup was played on Wellington Square last Saturday. The only interest lay in watching the way in which the Y.M.C.A. goalkeeper and backs frustrated every endeavour of the Claremont forwards. It is very hard to explain away the apparent ineptitude of Claremont. Only once was Poulton, in goal, severely tested. At the end of 90 minutes' play neither side had scored a goal. An extra half-hour was ordered, in the first few minutes of which Simpson scored with a real good shot. The last quarter of an hour was played practically in the dark, and three minutes before time Mr. Cameron. who had proved an impartial referee, stopped the game.

17 June 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The inability of the Loongana. to raise a team on Saturday enabled the chosen northern players for the North v. South match to indulge in an excellent practice game, the selected for ward line playing on one side and the backs on the othcr. The southern team has been chosen as follows: - Goal, Reid (St. George's); full backs, Cracknell and Fletcher (South Hobart); half-backs, Hogbcen and Almond (St. George's) and Mortimer (Hobart); forwards, Jones and Benson (St. George's), Honeysett (South Hobart), Pratt (St. George's). and Hudson (Y.M.C.A.). Reserves-Perry and Lovett (Y.M.C.A.). All endeavours to secure an enclosed ground having failed, and the Cypress-street pitch being liable to flooding along the western touch-line, the association is compelled to play the game on York Park, so on Saturday next the public will witness the first North and South match under B.A. rules on all open reserve. It says much for the spirit prevailing in southern soccer circles that they should bring along a team under the circumstances. The northern eleven has already been published.

16 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

DIVISION I.

FREMANTLE OUTPLAY PERTH.

At the Royal Show Ground, Claremont, Perth attacked at the start. Afterwards Fremantle pressed strongly, and Higham gave them the lead with a fine drive. Fremantle's goal had several escapes, then followed a second goal by Browning. Thereafter Fremantle had the game well in hand, Browning scoring a third goal in the second. The final result: - Fremantle, 3 goals; Perth, nil. The best-of Fremantle were Higham, Nisbet, Browning and Nicolis. Perth was best represented by Borthwick, Wallis, Moore and Leslie. Appended are the results of the other games: -

Rangers (2 goals) beat Fremantle Rovers 1 goal).
Claremont-Glebe (4 goals) beat Subiaco (nil).
Claremont (1 goal) beat Y.M.C.A. (nil).

DIVISION ll.

Rangers (1 goal) drew with Training College (1 goal).
Claremont (3 goals) beat Y.M.C.A. (nil).
Swans (1 goal) drew with Ascension (1 goal).
Fremantle (3 goals) beat Training College (2 goals).

DIVISION III.

Fremantle (2 goals) beat Modem School (1 goal).
Claremont (3 goals) beat Magpies (nil).
High School (2 goals) lost to St. Andrews (3 goals).

15 June 1912, The Mail (Adelaide)

HINDMARSH V. SOUTH ADELAIDE. 

This match was decided on the Hindmarsh Oval and resulted in a win for the reds by 8 goals to 2. Hindmarsh forwards had the unique distinction of each scoring goals — a feat seldom performed in soccer. Mr. Knight was the referee.

Y.M.C.A.— 1 goals. Sturt II.— 2 goals.

Port (3 goals) beat Sturt (1 goal).

14 June 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

Loongana v. Wombats.-These teams will meet tomorrow on the Cypress, street ground at 3 o'clock. Wombats from - Harris, Black, Pead, Davis, Rose, R. Vincent, Powell, Beard, Roberts, Crawford, Ziebele, Croxford, Armytage, M'Lean, Rigby. Loongana from - Webb, Kelly (2), Manderson, Gallagher, Morrison, King, Murphy, Smith, Finch, Crosby.

13 June 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The following is the draw for the first round of the South Coast (Nurse) Challenge Cup: - July 6: Balgownie v. Glebe at Bode's Ground, Wollongong; Woonona A v Auburn District, at Woonona. July 20: Corrimal A v. Newtown, at Bode's Ground, Wollongong; Woonona B v. Sydney, at Woonona. August 3: Corrimal B v. Lithgow United at Bode's Ground, Wollongong; Thirroul v. Northern Suburbs at Woonona.

A.T. Flintoff and A.P Blackham have been granted permission to play with the Sydney Club

12 June 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

BRISBANE, Tuesday.

The following players have been selected to represent Queensland in the matches this month against British Association football teams in New South Wales: - Goal, J. M'Kenzie (Ipswich Workshops); backs: G. Law (Blackstone), A. M'Gowan, Capt. (Bulimba); halves: G. Mackay (Wellington), J. Young (Ipswich Workshops), R. Dickson (Albion); forwards: G. Burns (Blackstone), W. Mackay (Bulimba), V. Fountaine (Toowoomba), A. Thompson (Wellington), T.H. Bowmer (Bulimba); reserves: H. Morrison (Eskgrove), F. Dowding (Toowoomba), G. Bullock (Blackstone).

11 June 1912, Geraldton Guardian

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

British Association Football.-We understand that there is some possibility of a British Association Foot- ball Club being formed in Geraldton. Several enthusiasts were seen indulging in the game on Saturday, and it is stated that it is likely steps will be taken to form a club.

10 June 1912, Brisbane Courier

The Rosewood British Association Football Club defeated Redbank in the Cup fixture yesterday by four points.

9 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

SENIOR GRADE.

CLAREMONT DEFEAT RANGERS.

At Wellington-square the opening stages were quiet, but Claremont soon put on the pressure, and within 10 minutes S. Gomme headed through a corner, and T. M'Creery added two more in a similar manner before half-time. The second half was more even, the outside left scoring early for the Rangers, and Simpson responded with one for Claremont. The best for Claremont were M'Creery, Simpson, Hill, Kirkpatrick, Cotterill and W. Bennett. For Rangers Julian Fisher, outside left and goal-keeper.

Appended are the other results: - Perth 1 goal beat Subiaco nil.

City United 4 goals beat Australs 2 goals.

Training College 2 goals, lost to Fremantle 3 goals.

Claremont Glebe 4 goals beat Fremantle Rovers nil.

Thistle 3 goals beat Y.M.C.A. 1 goal.

SECOND DIVISION.

Y.M.C.A. 1 goal drew with Training College No. 2 1 goal.

Rangers 2 goals beat Swans nil.

Claremont 3 goals beat Ascensions nil.

Training College No. 1, 1 goal lost to Fremantle 2 goals.

THIRD DIVISION.

Modern School 3 goals beat St An- drews 2 goals.

High School nil lost to Rangers. 3 goals.

Claremont 2 goals beat Fremantle nil.

8 June 1912, Brisbane Courier

FOOTBALL.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION GAME

On the Brisbane Cricket Ground to-day two very interesting British Football Association matches are down for decision. Commencing at 2 p.m., a match will take place between teams representing Brisbane and the Ipswich and West Moreton district, and at 3.30 another team, representing the metropolis, will play a team from the Toowoomba district. These matches are being played to givc the Queensland selectors every epportunity to pick the Interstate team for Sydney. It is now several years since these interstate matches were played, but it is now hoped to make them annual fixtures.

7 June 1912, Adelaide Advertiser

FOOTBALL.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

To-morrow his Excellency the Governor will witness the British Association football match at the Jubilee Oval. As his Excellency has, no doubt, seen many football games of this kind, played by the crews of his Majesty's ship, it will not be new to him. The game will be played between the Tandanya and Adelaide teams, and should provide an interesting contest. Leaflets, containing the field positions, with a diagram of the ground and other particulars, will be distributed at the oval, so that the uninitiated may understand at a glance the various features of the game. Given a time day there should be a record attendance. Sturt II and South II. replayed their match on Monday, and the result was a fine win for the green and whites. Scores:-Sturt. 3 goals: South, 1 goal. Murphy, Heron, Cubitt, Reeves were the most conspicuous for Sturt. Dobson and the goalkeeper and full back did good work for the losers.

6 June 1912, The Daily News (Perth)

FOOTBALL

BRITISH ASSOCIATION, DIVISION II. 

FREMANTLE V. RANGER8.

These teams met last Saturday on the Polo Ground, East Frcmantle. The game was a strenuous one right through, and when the final whistle blew, Rangers were victorious by the narrow margin of 1 goal to nil. The best players for Fremantle were Warrencr, Stobbs, and Pearscn;- whilst the most prominent for Rangers were Russell, Tolchard, Cameron, and Blackburn.

5 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

FREMANTLE v. NORTHAM. 

Last Monday Fremantle second division team visited Northam and played the local team. After being entertained at lunch the teams started play at 3 o'clock. Fremantle, with the advantage of the wind, quickly forced matters, and the first goal was scored from a penalty, quickly followed by another, a third goal being scored just before half time. The whistle sounded with the scores 3-0 in favour of Fremantle. On resumption of play Northam took a hand in the game, and for a while Fremantle's goal was in danger, but the ball was soon transferred to the other end, whence Holzberger cleverly headed Fremantle's fourth goal. From the kick-off the ball was passed to Northam's left wing (Tomlinson), who, dribbling past the backs, opened Northam's account with a beautiful and difficult shot. Shortly after Thomas added Northam's second goal with a nice rising shot, which gave the goalie no chance. Just before the final whistle Warrener scored another goal for Fremantle, leaving Fremantle winners by 5 to 2. For Northam the best were Temple, Tomlinson, Thomas, and Ferguson, while Cowley (two goals), Warrener (two goals), Holzberger (one goal), Higham, and Stobbs were best for Fre mantle. As this was the first match played by the Northam team (which has only been started a few months) their performance was very creditable. 

WELLINGTON HILL v. FREMANTLE. 

The Port club had a most pleasant three days' outing to the vast forest regions near Bunbury, arriving at Wellington Mill, their destination, by the private train which runs from the Government line at Dardanup. The gigantic trees, the wild bush scenery, the hills and dales through which the quaint little train wriggles and twists in fantastic fashion, the steep gradients and sharp curves, render this journey most interesting and educative. The game itself was played on a pitch cut absolutely from the virgin bush, and a crowd of some three or four hundred sitting around on tree stumps, chairs, and mother earth made a most picturesque scene. Every convenience was there both from a social as well as a football point, of view, and Old Sol blessed the proceedings with his genial rays. Naturally Fremantle proved the better side, but the home team bustled to some purpose and succeeded in scoring twice, through Elliott and Woods. Ellerby (3), and Nicholls (2) scored for the seasiders, who thus won 5-2. It was by no means a bad game, the Port lads giving a most delightful exhibition of soccer, drawing forth unstinted applause for their clean and clever play. A collection taken on the ground realised several pounds, and coupled with the proceeds of two concerts given by the Fremantle players enabled both clubs to emerge from the venture with considerable financial profit. 

ST. PAUL'S GYMNASIUM v. BUNBURY. 

This match was played on the Recreation Reserve on Monday in pouring rain, which militated greatly against the finer points of the game. The result was: St. Paul's, 3 goals to nil. Those who played best for St. Paul's were:-E. Hall (captain), Cowen, R Edmondson V. Hall, and F. Tout, and for Bunbury. Simeon, McDonald, T. Edmond son (captain), Leach, Duttficld, and Christenson were conspicuous. Goal-kickers for St. Paul's were: E. Hall, Cowen, and V. Hall. After the match the ladies of the St. Paul's Bunbury Choir provided afternoon tea to visitors and friends. 

DIVISION III. 

Claremont v. High School.-This match was played at King's Park on Saturday, and after a very one-sided game Claremont, won by 6 goals to 2. High School were best represented by Loton, Parker, Meares, and Lefroy, while Parker, Hammond. Shellabear, and Marshall were the pick of Claremont.  
Newcastle Magpies v. St. Andrew's. Played on Wellington-square and resulted in a win for the former by 5 goals to 2 goals. All played well for the winners especially West, in goal and for the losers Clayton, Clements, Ashton, and Brown were best. The goal-kickers for Magpies were: Drinkwater (2). Brooks. Julian, and Newton, and for St. Andrew's, Clayton and Brown (from a penalty).

4 June 1912, The Argus

SAILORS AT FOOTBALL.

A successful football match (English Association) was played at Royal Park, between a team of firemen from the SS Themistocles and a team of sailors from other ships in port. The "firemen" were captained by Peirson, and the "sailors" were led by A.R. Ritchie, of the barquentine Rio. The game resulted in a win (two goals to nil) by the firemen. Tea was served to the teams and their friends at the Missions to Seamen Institute, and this was followed by a "cafe chantant," at which Mr. D.T. Player gave great amusement by his humorous impersonation. Rousing cheers were given by friends of the mission, who had provided such a pleasant afternoon and evening for seamen in port. A concert was given at Port Melbourne also, for the crews of the mail steamers. Due honour was given to the occasion by a very hearty rendering of the National Anthem.

3 June 1912, The Argus

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

Fitzroy v. Sunshine:- This match took place on the Fitzroy ground. The home team were much faster on the ball. W. Berry scored their first goal after the goalkeeper had partially cleared, this being the only score in the first half. In the second Fitzroy were more prominent, and their forwards missed very easy chances, but Parkinson was very effective with his clever footwork, and, passing to H. Berry the latter could not help scoring. Sunshine made a determined effort, and H. Berry, in attempting to clear, handled the ball in the prohibited area, and Sunshine scored from the penalty. Parkinson, from the kick off, got possession, and, dribbling through the field, scored the best goal of the day. Sunshine again scored, and a fast and interesting game ended: - Fitzroy, 3 goals, Sunshine, 2 goals.

First Division: - Prahran City drew with Albert-park, 1 goal each, at Middle park.

Second Division: - Prahran City A beat Birmingham Victoria by 7 goals to 1. Played at Fawkner Park

A practice match will be played between Prahran City and Prahran City A at Fawkner-park today at 3.15.

WARRNAMBOOL, Sunday. A British Association football match was played in the Friendly Societies' park on Saturday afternoon between the Wallabies, the metropolitan unbeaten team, and a Warrnambool team. The Warrnambool team won by 6 goals to 1.

2 June 1912

No soccer in the Sunday papers and the footy and cricket looks dull. If only they'd hurry up and invent trugo!

1 June 1912, Warwick Examiner and Times

FOOTBALL.

Mr. W. G. Smith, Warwick, has procured a British Association football, and all interested in this game will have an opportunity of having a game by meeting Mr. Smith at Blade Park this afternoon.